You don’t have to be a star on the court to rock basketball shoes like an MVP. Basketball shoes are naturally cool and laid-back, so it's easy to incorporate them into any casual outfit. As with any other fashion accessory, pulling off basketball shoes in a casual setting is about familiarizing yourself with different options, staying true to your sense of style, and not being afraid to take chances. [1]
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Expert Source
Susan Kim
Professional Stylist
Expert Interview. 30 April 2019.
In this article, we'll show you how to do all 3 with expert style tips so you can rock your kicks any way you like. Let's take a look!
Casually Styling Basketball Shoes
Wear basketball shoes with slim, tapered jeans or roll up the cuffs on wider-legged jeans. For an even more casual fit, style your sneakers with joggers that cinch in at the ankle. On warmer days, put on shorts. Whatever bottoms you choose, wear a color or wash that contrasts with your kicks to show them off.
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionCan I wear basketball shoes with jeans?Veronica Tharmalingam is a Personal Stylist who runs her fashion consulting business, SOS Fashion, in Los Angeles, California and Paris, France. She has over 10 years of experience crafting stylish wardrobes for men and women. Veronica is also a professional model and has worked with international brands like Harrods, LVMH, and L'Oreal.Yes, basketball shoes look great with a nice pair of slim fit or skinny jeans. Avoid pants that have flared legs though since they won't show off your shoes as well.
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QuestionWhat kind of sneakers work best with jeans?Susan Kim is the owner of Sum+Style Co., a Seattle-based personal styling company focused on innovative and approachable fashion. She has over 5 years of experience in the fashion industry, and received her AA from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.There are so many different types of sneakers, so it really depends what kind of brand and look you’re going for. I would recommend pairing a rounded toe slip on sneaker with skinny jeans for a comfortable and chic look.
Tips
- If you’re overwhelmed by the sheer number of options available to you and don’t know where to start, check out the websites of major footwear manufacturers like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, and Puma.Thanks
- Make it a point to clean your sneakers regularly to keep them looking their best.Thanks
References
- ↑ Susan Kim. Professional Stylist. Expert Interview. 30 April 2019.
- ↑ Veronica Tharmalingam. Professional Stylist. Expert Interview. 6 April 2021.
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- ↑ Veronica Tharmalingam. Professional Stylist. Expert Interview. 6 April 2021.
- ↑ https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2015/10/how-to-wear-pants-with-basketball-sneakers/joggers
- ↑ Susan Kim. Professional Stylist. Expert Interview. 30 April 2019.
- ↑ https://shoeadviser.com/articles/how-to-wear-basketball-shoes/
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- ↑ https://onpointfresh.com/ways-wear-jogger-pants/
- ↑ Veronica Tharmalingam. Professional Stylist. Expert Interview. 6 April 2021.
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- ↑ https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2015/10/how-to-wear-pants-with-basketball-sneakers/shorts